Roberts Carol

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children are happy and safe in the welcoming childminder's home. They are settled and have formed strong bonds with her. It has been recognised by the childminder that the children in her care have not had a lot of experience to socialise with others due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To address this, the childminder takes children to local playgroups, playcentres and country parks. This provides opportunities for children to be physically active and helps them gain confidence, enjoy the company of others and develop an understanding of the community in which they live.

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The provision is good

The children are relaxed and thoroughly enjoy each other's company. They are keen to learn and play cooperatively. The childminder has high expectations for the children and helps them to manage their behaviour and feelings. When they want to play with the same toy, the childminder gently offers an alternative. Children quickly respond to this and show a willingness to share. This helps children to develop self-assurance and good levels of confidence.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of what children already know and can do. She extends children's own ideas for play and introduces lots of opportunities for them to learn both indoors and outdoors. They especially enjoy outdoor mark making, water play and dressing dolls. The childminder skilfully introduces lots of new words as children play imaginatively and develop their vocabulary.

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need to do better?

n Parents value the support the childminder gives to their children. They say that they would highly recommend her and that she gives them confidence that their children are safe, secure and well looked after. Parents comment that they are kept fully up to date with how their children are progressing and about the experiences their children have had throughout the day. They especially appreciate that their children benefit from having trips to the seaside. Most notable are parents' remarks that 'children bring activities home' and also 'special keepsakes that children can use to reflect on their happy times with the childminder'. This partnership working is having a positive impact on children's learning and development. n Since her last inspection, the childminder has addressed the weaknesses identified and completed relevant training. She gains lots of information from parents about children's prior learning experiences and accurately evaluates her

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childcare provision. The childminder welcomes any suggestions from parents about what works well and what can be improved. However, the childminder does not always organise the learning environment to enhance children's opportunities to access a range of literacy or support children's independence.

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23 June 2022 n Children learn about how other cultures celebrate events such as Eid, the Queen's Jubilee and Chinese New Year. For example, children practise using chopsticks to eat rice and noodles. This helps children gain an understanding about similarities between themselves and others and life in modern Britain. n The childminder helps children learn about good personal health and hygiene. She helps them understand the importance of washing their hands throughout the day. She also provides plenty of fresh water and healthy meals and snacks. Oral health is well promoted. The childminder share information leaflets with parents and explains the benefits of their children attending the dentist regularly. n Through accurate assessment of children's progress, the childminder plans for their future learning well. She skilfully helps children develop their communication and language skills through a well-planned curriculum. For

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example, during water play, she introduces new vocabulary such as 'splashes, scoop and pour'. She offers children lots of praise and helps them to string words together such as 'good pouring'. As a result, all children demonstrate eagerness, a positive attitude to learning and are making good progress. n The childminder offers varied learning opportunities across the prime areas of learning. For example, they practise their fine-motor skills as they use paints and stamps to make marks. Children also enjoy pouring water and using different vessels. The childminder introduces early mathematics by offering different-sized pans and a colander. Children soon recognise the differences in sizes saying 'big' and 'smaller' and how the water flows out of the colander like a 'shower'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has clear policies and procedures in place to be implemented in the event she has a concern about a child's welfare or well-being. She is fully aware of the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation being made against her. The childminder has attended child protection training and she keeps her knowledge up to date. This has made her more alert to the risks that children and families may encounter. The childminder also ensures children understand how to keep themselves safe when on outings, such as being aware of strangers. She also teaches children about road safety.

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should:

n further support children in learning by providing a more-enabling environment where children can freely access equipment independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY276119 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10129583 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 11 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Droylsden. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n Discussions were held at convenient times with the children and the childminder. n The inspector discussed how the childminder will deliver educational programmes for early years children, including the activities, experiences and resources she will provide. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge of safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage and how the childminder evaluates her practice. n Consideration was given to parents' written comments. n The childminder and the inspector evaluated an activity and discussed the

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impact on children's learning. n Relevant documents were reviewed by the inspector, including qualifications and children's records.

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We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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